GLM-5.2 vs Claude Opus
Summary
GLM-5.2 and Claude Opus are compared through a hands-on test, highlighting cost, speed, and capabilities. GLM-5.2 delivers open-weight access at a fraction of Opus's price but trails in speed and visual polish, while Opus wins on performance and multimodal self-checks at a higher cost. The piece suggests GLM-5.2 is compelling for cost-sensitive, text-focused tasks, whereas Opus shines for polished, faster results in interactive demos.